Placing a parent or a relative in a nursing home is never easy. If you feel overwhelmed by doubts and worries, you should know it’s perfectly natural to feel this way. Your loved one’s physical, emotional, and...

Caring for our grandparents can be a thrilling experience. That is until their physical and mental health falls into a steep decline. It almost feels like a sin to consider passing on the responsibility of caring for our...

Think of an adult daughter who sees her mother in an assisted living center several times a week. The daughter shares meals with her and notices what she is eating. She observes if her mother has bathed...

A router can come in different shapes and sizes. Some look small and compact, while others feature conspicuous antennas. Are the bulky-looking ones with two or three protruding rods better? Or should buyers just get the routers...

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 30% of the entire U.S. population will have served as a caregiver for a family member at some point in their lifetime. While caregiving is one of the most...

As we get older, a lot of things change our lives. Our hair might go a bit grayer, recede completely, and we might even develop a few more wrinkles under our eyes. Whilst some of these are...

When a caregiver enters a person’s home, especially that of a vulnerable person, trust is of paramount importance regardless of the type of care they provide. Caregiver background checks, like those Check People offer, can help minimize...

Of all forms of elder abuse, there is evidence that financial elder abuse may be the most common. According to the most recent estimates from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, anywhere from 2.7 to 6.6 percent...

Unfortunately, sometimes placing an elderly relative in a nursing home results in tragedy. Reports of nursing home abuse and neglect are on the news almost daily, and many times it goes unreported for months or even years,...

Many older people would prefer to age in their own homes as opposed to living in an assisted living facility. Who can blame them? Caring for them at home means that they’re able to stay where they...

There are a few situations in which one may find yourself taking care of a loved one from home. Be it an elderly relative or parent, or someone in the family suffering severe injuries, chronic pain, or...

The greatest struggle for me through COVID-19 has been the separation. Staying connected virtually somehow doesn’t feel the same. Even with no words spoken, sitting at by my parents’ side built a connection. Since I have not...

Over 126,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in nursing home residents since March, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, emphasizing the extreme importance for an efficient re-opening strategy for long-term facilities when the time...

If you are thinking of going to a respite care home, then you need to keep in mind that it is a big commitment. When it comes to choosing a respite care home, you need to keep...

When you are dealing with a health issue, it can be difficult to live life to the full. However, as you get older, you are more likely to be susceptible to health problems that may affect your...

For many seniors, getting around and getting things done can be very difficult. Fortunately, with some thought and a few minor home modifications to living areas, a senior’s day can be a lot easier and much more...